RN Critical Care Float, 0.9 FTE, Days

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation bonus

Float pool differential

Evening hours differential

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an RN for Inpatient Critical Care Float in a 0.90 FTE Day position. Provides direct patient care adhering to unit standards and promotes collaboration with the care team.

Eligible for hiring and relocation bonuses; float/differential pay applies. Requires a nursing degree; BSN preferred and ACLS/PALS/TNCC within specified timelines. Must be able to work across CCU/ED/PACU as needed.

Qualifications

• RN with accredited nursing degree.
• BSN preferred.
• ACLS/PALS/TNCC within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in critical care settings.
• Document care in the patient record per standards.
• Coordinate with care team for interdisciplinary patient care.
• Maintain professional development and adhere to policies.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Inpatient Critical Care Float for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position.

• Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available
• $4.50/hr Float Pool Differential
• $5.04/hr Evening Hours Differential

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.78 - $82.98. The hiring rate is dependent upon RN work experience.

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and
• Preferred: Specialty certification

Experience

• Required: Two years recent experience as an ED, ICU, or ICU Stepdown RN. Training program with extended orientation could follow for whichever specialty the candidate does not have. This is a float position with the expectation that primary assignments will be in the critical care areas, including ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU. Once orientation completed must be able to care for a broad spectrum of critically ill medical/surgical, neurologic, cardiac, and/or trauma patients. If this is a training position two years of recent experience is required.
• Candidates with experience in more than one of these areas preferred. CDU and PCU experience preferred.

Credentials

• BLS required at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.